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‘It’s a personal vendetta’
Khothule denies allegations of support for EFF, rift with Ace } Selloane Khalane
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: Dan Khothule, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
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DAN KHOTHULE, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in the Free State, has denied being one of ANC’s bigwigs funding Julius Malema’s political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The Weekly newspaper on Friday published a scathing report, implicating Kgothule as one of the funders backing the ANC’s arch-rival political party, the EFF. According to the article, senior ANC leaders have condemned Kgothule for his alleged “open association with the EFF”. The Weekly also claimed to be in possession of an SMS circulating the country implicating Kgothule in EFF funding activities. In an exclusive interview with Express, Kgothule said The Weekly was trying to create enmity between himself and Ace Magashule, the premier of the Free State. Free State Times, The Weekly’s sister paper, also wrote an article on Friday alleging cracks between Thabo Manyoni, the executive mayor of the Mangaung Metro, and Magashule. “The owner of the papers, Tumi Ntsele, has a vendetta against me,” Kgothule responded. Kgothule said the articles were a ploy to discredit him and Manyoni ahead of the ANC provincial list conference which was supposed to convene during the past weekend. “Tumi wanted to force the Sports Department to solely advertise in his paper and I refused,” Kgothule said. Kgothule said Ntsele was still licking his wounds after he had refused to renew contracts the department had with his company, Lethlaka Communications, when he stepped in as MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
“He offered me 30% of his company and I declined the offer, I refuse to be bought,” Kgothule explained. According to The Weekly, Kgothule was part of the Regime Change caucus which sought to topple Magashule, who is also the ANC provincial chairperson. Kgothule said the articles were meant to influence the outcomes of the list conference. The postponed conference was set to nominate a list of leaders who are expected to represent the ANC in provincial and national legislatures after next year’s general elections. “This is cheap journalism, I was neither given ample time to respond to the allegations nor was I forwarded the SMS,” Kgothule said. According to Kgothule, his office was forwarded a media inquiry regarding the allegations on Thursday at 12:00 and was told to respond by 14:00. The premier’s spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, said Magashule was happy with Kgothule’s performance as MEC and denied tensions between them. Meanwhile, ANC provincial spokesperson Thabo Meeko said there was no animosity between Magashule and Manyoni. “This is just gossip by faceless sources trying to sow division within the ANC ahead of the general elections,” Meeko said. Meeko said although the allegations levelled against Kgothule were serious, Kgothule was loyal to the ANC. “The party will investigate the matter,” Meeko added. Qondile Khedama, Manyoni’s spokesperson, said negative articles by individuals would emerge ahead of the national elections. Ntsele could not be reached for comment at the time of going to print.
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SAPS investigate gang war crimes } Teboho Setena THE South African Police Service (SAPS) in Virginia has launched a full-scale investigation into murders relating to gang wars which have been affecting the community of Meloding Township. The investigation is a concerted effort by the police to root out gangsterism involving the rival groups Makaota, Pakistan and Portuguese. Malebo Khosana, the police spokesperson, said investigations were underway to root out violent crimes which had the community of Meloding living in fear since their rise earlier this year. He said Stilte Park, one of the developing residential areas in Melod-
ing, had been most affected by gang wars. Thus far the police were investigating two gruesome murder cases of 29-year-old Tshepo Joshua Mabaso and 32-year-old William Moleleki. They were killed on 25 March and 18 June respectively. Khosana said Moleleki had been found dead in a back room where he lived. He had two gunshot wounds, one to the stomach and the other to the upper leg. He said the police had found four empty cartridges next to the deceased’s body. The deceased was apparently killed on the night of 17 June and his body was found the morning of the next day. He said Moleleki was believed to be a member of the Makao-
ta group, one of the unruly groups which also terrorised the community of Meloding. Khosana said Mabaso was allegedly attacked by a group of men armed with dangerous weapons. He said the assailants who were still at large, stabbed him with sharp objects. Khosana said the deceased tried to run for safety to one of the houses where he threw himself inside the house. He, however, died instantly. Khosana said the challenge facing the SAPS in their investigation was failure by members of the community to testify against the perpetrators, apparently fearing for their lives. “The owner of the house could not assist the police by providing infor-
mation about the suspects apart from saying the deceased was attacked by a group of males. The investigative detective has applied all investigative methods butwith no success. Therefore, we request community members to assist with information which could lead to the arrest and conviction of the suspects,” said Khosana. Any person who may have information that can lead to the successful arrest and conviction of the suspects in both cases can call Det. Zwesandile Thethani on 082-391-3459 or 057-215-1089 during office hours. ) The SAPS in Virginia is investigating the murder of 29-year-old Mojalefa Peter Thabane on 1 December.
The deceased was a resident of Stilte Park in Meloding, Virginia. Khosana said the deceased was found with stab wounds to the throat. He was employed as a security officer by one of the mining companies in Theunissen. Khosana said the motive for the killing was still unknown. “He had a cellphone and wallet with cards, but no money. We are appealing to members of the community to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects,” he said. Khosana said the investigation was ongoing. Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects can call Thethani on 082- 391-3459 or 057-215-089 during office hours.
Matjhabeng to take legal action
GERMAN RAMATHEBANE, the municipal manager of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality.
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THE Matjhabeng Local Municipality is considering legal action against consumers failing to pay for services rendered in terms of water and electricity. This is to root out the bad culture of nonpayment by consumers. The Matjhabeng Municipality’s spokesperson, Kgojane Matute, said the municipality was faced with debt worth more than R1,5 billion due to non-payment by consumers. He said notices informing all defaulters to pay for services rendered were being issued. Matutle said residents, businesses, farms and government departments ,including schools, owed a whopping R1,5 billion in unpaid water and electricity bills. He said the municipality was being crippled by illegal connections and added that big businesses and wealthy residents had not been responsive to the municipality’s call to pay and make arrangement for outstanding bills. “We have set a deadline for all defaulters to make arrangements to pay. Failure will see the municipality cut off the supply of essential services such as water and electricity. Once we cut off the supply people will have to pay 50% for re-connection. If people fail to pay for services rendered the municipality will take legal action which is the last resort to enforce the discipline that comes with any credit transaction,” he said. Matutle said the municipal manager, German Ramathebane, was concerned about defaulters and non-payment of services because this had put enormous pressure on the municipality’s ability to deliver mandated services. “The payment rate has dropped significantly and this has impact-
ed negatively on our promise to improve service delivery,” he said. “Consumers are also warned that illegal bypasses and meter tampering are serious offences and culprits will be dealt with accordingly,” said Ramathebane, adding that most defaulters were the affluent people residing in prominent suburbs. Matutle said the Matjhabeng Municipality could no longer depend on the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) funding and national government to financially assist all municipalities with the developing of infrastructure and other projects to address the backlogs in previously disadvantaged communities. “The council, however, also has to provide counter funding, in other words: provide money from its own funds to pay for these projects. National government grants, unfortunately, are not sufficient to deliver all the programmes listed in Matjhabeng’s Integrated Development Plan. This necessitates that council generates its own revenue. Sustained service delivery will not be possible without this revenue,” he said. “It is therefore important that residents pay for their services such as water, electricity and others. The council buys water for the community from Sedibeng Water and pays for it before reselling it to consumers. When consumers do not pay for their water, it means council has to absorb the expenditure. “This in turn impacts the council’s cash flow negatively, resulting in being less able to deliver services such as repairing potholes, broken streetlights, new high-mast lights and others,’’ said Matutle.
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THE Matjhabeng Local Municipality has dismissed allegations that it spent money meant for service delivery for participation in the strategic planning and benchmarking training together with the EThekwini Municipality. This followed sharp criticism from other political entities and members of the community in Matjhabeng that the municipality’s exercise was wasteful. The Matjhabeng Municipality participated in a week-long training workshop held in Durban. Matjhabeng municipal manager German Ramathebane said: “Contrary to statements that we are wasting money meant for service delivery, it’s essential to state to the citizens of Matjhabeng that the funding for the exercise
was sourced from the National Government Training Fund for this specific purpose.” He cited the lack of team work among the employees as one of the factors which prompted the municipality to participate in training. “To achieve what the municipality has set out in our mission and vision, we need coherent, motivated and single-minded individuals who will go an extra mile to give excellent delivery of services,” he said. The training focused on team building exercises and was facilitated by the Directorate of Corporate Support Services, Butta van Wyk of Buttrin. The participants were
divided into groups and were encouraged to work together in line with the strategic objectives of Matjhabeng Municipality. Ramathebane said there would be evaluation and follow-up on implementation plans. “We took a conscious decision to invite two levels of our management because while top management is responsible for the strategic direction of the municipality, senior management plays a critical role at operational level.”
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Credible NSC exams crucial } Teboho Setena
IT’S all systems go for the 2013 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for gr. 12’s across South Africa. This year’s NSC examinations started on Monday and will end on 29 November. The Free State Department of Education has set the target to achieve a pass rate of 85% this year to improve on last year’s performance of 81,1%. The Free State was third, Western Cape second with a 82,8% matric pass rate, while Gauteng came first with 83,9%. Howard Ndaba, the provincial spokesperson for the Department of Education, said more than 28 0000 full-time learners and 3 213 parttime candidates were expected to write their year-end examination at 332 centres in the province. “The department has gone the extra mile, offering extra lessons and availing the best teachers in critical subjects to ensure this year’s results are credible. “In an effort to best prepare the learners and ensure we obtain the percentage we also engaged subject experts of the University of the Free State (UFS),” he said. Ndaba said there would be special focus on Mathematics, English and science subjects. “The effort to put special focus on Mathematics and science subjects is as a result of previous matric results. To improve the results the department, led by MEC Tate Makgoe, then initiated the Mental Maths programme at various schools. We are confident it will pay dividends,” he said.
‘The department has gone the extra mile, offering extra lessons and avail the best teacher s in critical subjects to ensure this y e a r ’s r e s u l t s a r e credible.’ – Howard Ndaba, the Depart ment of Education’s provincial spokesper son
MATHS: Learners of different schools in Bloemfontein participated in a Mental Maths championship last weekend. Photo: Emile Hendricks Ndaba said the fact that learners had signed a pledge to abide by the rules of examinations signified the readiness of the province. “Tight security measures to prevent irregularities and possible leakages of the 2013 National Senior
Certificate examination question papers have been put in place by the Free State Department of Education. This is to ensure the results are credible,’’ he said. According to the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Fur-
ther Education and Training, Umalusi, this year examinations will be written by about 707 136 learners at more than 6 699 examination centres. These examinations will be overseen by about 65 000 invigilators and will be marked by
over 35 000 markers in 118 marking centres across the country, Umalusi said in statement. The results are expected to be announced on 7 January next year, and all learners are urged to go to their schools on this day to collect their results. Earlier this month Angie Motshekga, Basic Education minister, said: “These exams are the culmination of years of schooling and are crucial in ensuring that matriculants are able to establish a platform from which they can launch themselves into their desired future.” She said she was hopeful that the learners would work hard and make every South African proud by achieving success. “The department, your teachers, your parents and your communities are behind you all the way. Remember, your future is in your hands. Only you can make the choices that will determine your future.”
TROUBLE: The community members from Extension 3 in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, at the house which is allegedly used for mischief by the youth in that area.
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} Tladi Moloi A DECADE ago Bethlehem, specifically the Bohlokong Township, used to live by its name which translates as place of pain. During that time the gangsters used to terrorise the location and made it ungovernable. People who have been living there for years will say: “There is no welcome here. You enter at your own risk.” For the most part they are referring back to those days. It is believed that when the current generation come together forming a group it is for the wrong reasons, which could be that they are using drugs or are friends in crime. The community say they don’t
want the past to recur and say they don’t want groups, especially groups of young people, in the location. About 400 community members from Extension 3 came together on Thursday afternoon. The gathering was aimed at closing one of the houses which, according to them, is used by the young people to do bad things. They also allege that drugs are being used by learners who sometimes spent the night in the house. However, the group of 20 young people, their ages varying from 15 to 22 years, denied that they had been using drugs but admitted that they had been keeping themselves busy smoking hubbly bubbly. The group has been together for about seven months.
Express Eastern Free State visited the house and spoke to them. Some are learners of the Ntsu Secondary School, Bethlehem Comprehensive, Khanyeng and Bodikela Junior and Secondary School. Express EFS learnt that the house was owned by an 18-year-old boy who claimed that his parents had died a few years ago. Thabiso Mokoena (22) said they were not happy, because people were giving the wrong impression of them. “People think we are using drugs and that is not true,” he said. He said some of them were learners and they normally helped one another with homework and other subjects when they met at the house.
“This guy is our friend and we visit him every day after school. It is not true that we sleep there. We come after school and leave later in the day. We save our pocket money and after school we’ll buy something for him to eat,” he said. Mokoena said the police had searched the house about four times and not even once could they find even a bottle of beer or drugs. “Some of our members used to smoke dagga, but since we’ve been together they don’t smoke anymore.” Mokoena said they normally went out with their dogs and hunted for animals so that they could feed their friend who did not work. Mathaba Mphuthu (69), a grandmother of one of the youngsters who is part of the group, said: “I
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don’t know what should I do with him. We have spoken to him on many occasions, but he never listens. “His mother has given up on him and he has also dropped out of school.” Tieho Masoeu, the Ward 11 councillor, said he had received telephone complaints from some of the parents who claimed that they were afraid because those children were doing bad things. He said he had visited the area and on his arrival he found them there. “We need to involve the social workers so that they can get counselling and hopefully they will go back to school,” he said. Masoeu urged the community not to be angry at them because they are children.
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ID’s now obtained at school } Lesego Ditheko
THE call by the provincal Education Department’s MEC, Tate Makgoe, for Lejweleputswa Education District’s learners 16 years and older to apply for birth certificates and ID’s was heard. Last week Tuesday, after the MEC had made the plea to parents, Kutlwanong’s JC Motumi Secondary School hosted three other schools (Phehello Secondary, Kutlwanong High and Eldoret Secondary). The other stakeholders who took part in the project included the district’s Home Affairs Department and the IEC. According to Makgoe, learners who have not submitted birth certificate to the schools should immediately do so. As from 15 January 2014 all learners are expected to have ID numbers and to be registered on SA-SAMS. From 2015 learners without ID’s will not be able to register for the National Senior Certificate examinations. The Home Affairs’ district operations manager, Henda Erasmus, said the outreach to the schools in their area had been an ongoing project for the last eight years and their mandate was to reach 180 schools in the district. Erasmus said the target depended on the need of the school and the number of learners who did not have ID’s. Learners from Eldoret Secondary who did not have birth certificates and ID’s expressed their feelings. Two in particular, Rethabile Mosholi and Zingiwe Mosoue, 16 and 17 years of age, said they were happy they were applying for their ID’s as they would now be able to vote. One of the concerns raised by the learners was
‘This process is fast er and more efficient in that it is only the learners and it is con venient to be directly assisted without hav ing to skip school.’ – Viola Shai, Eldoret Secondary School’s coordinator that the school’s management had outlined that any learner who was old enough, but did not possess a birth certificate would face the possibility of being suspended from school. Eldoret Secondary School’s coordinator, Viola Shai, said the challenge the learners faced in the beginning was that they stood for hours in Home Affairs cues and had slight chances of being assisted. “This process is faster and more efficient in that it is only the learners and it is convenient to be directly assisted without having to skip school,” said Shai. According to the department’s South African -School Administration and Management System (SASAMS) about 100 000 learners do not have birth certificates or ID numbers. SA-SAMS is a free computer application designed to meet the management, administration and governance needs of schools in Southern Africa. Makgoe said the department was liaising with the schools to verify the correctness of these figures.
STANDING behind the learners is Viola Shai, the Eldoret Secondary School coordinator, with learners who applied for their ID’s for the first time. Photo: Lesego Ditheko
Lack of skills major concern in business THE lack of skills and marketing conditions remain the key challenges for family-owned businesses, according to an in-depth survey conducted by PwC. During a recent Business Breakfast in Bloemfontein, a panel of PwC specialists addressed 80 owners and business leaders from the community on these issues that impact on local family owned businesses. The presentation was facilitated by Werner Landman, PwC marketing, communication and business development manager. Lack of confidence South African family business owners reported a lack of confidence in the government, with the majority believing that the government was not doing enough to help family businesses to survive and develop their activities in the current economic climate. Red tape, an inflexible labour market, an increase in electricity tariffs, a lack of tax incentives, overregulation, uncertainty around government policy, an inadequate education policy and deterioration in the country’s infrastructure remained the greatest constraints to the growth of family-owned businesses in South Africa. ‘Family Business Survey’ These are the conclusions culled from the latest edition of Family Business Survey: The future is now 2012-’13 released by the professional services firm PwC.
The report comes amidst the government announcing its intention to support the key economic challenges facing South Africa, including job growth, skills development and inequality in the next ten years, according to the proposed Economic Growth Plan. This lack of confidence in market conditions has a knock-on effect on the long-term decisions that business leaders make. Global and local family business owners feel that compliance with the regulatory environment affects them to such an extent that they become uncompetitive and that the financial incentives and assistance afforded to them is not enough. Furthermore, many do not have the expertise or financial resources to meet the regulatory compliance requirements. The study, which was carried out among 1 952 family business firms across the world, including 100 South African family businesses, represents a broad spectrum of industries such as manufacturing, wholesale and retail, automotive, agricultural and construction. Characteristics of a family business Owners of a family business tend to be quicker and more flexible decision-makers than their corporate competitors. They are generally proud and emotionally attached to what has been achieved and for that reason tend to keep the business within the family.
Furthermore, many believe that they win business because they are closer to their customers and have a more personal relationship with them. Growth outlook A significant percentage of family businesses (69%) have grown sales in the past year, compared with less than half in 2010. Over 93% of businesses expect steady or aggressive growth in the next five years and 53% of those who expect to grow are very confident about their company’s prospects over that period. External and internal challenges Family-owned businesses are finding the current market conditions more of a challenge (76%) than they were in 2010 (69%). Government policy features prominently as an external challenge and it has increased from 25% in 2010 to 32% in the current report. Some businesses locally have opted to invest more in their operating capital and buy more foreign raw materials than they would typically need in the production cycle, rather than be exposed to continuous currency fluctuations when the raw materials are sourced only when needed. Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBEE) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBEE) is seen as a challenge to family business owners, particularly with regards
to the availability of qualified empowerment partners and the importance of a good “fit” between the family business culture and the culture of the empowerment partner. Competing for skills The majority of South African family-owned businesses (61%) agree that the country does not have enough skilled people entering the job market. Family businesses are competing with other entities for the same pool of talent. The challenge is that most highly-qualified people have not traditionally opted to work for family firms because they believe that their progress will be constrained by the shareholding structure, and they will achieve greater financial rewards and career fulfilment elsewhere. What do family business owners expect from the government? Only three markets (Singapore, Turkey and Malta) agree that their government is doing everything it can to assist them and there was dissatisfaction from countries such as Australia, Denmark, France, Romania, America, Italy, South Africa, Russia and Greece. Family firms want a simpler tax regime, particularly when it comes to capital gains and inheritance tax. They also want to see more financial incentives and tax relief for start-ups, additional grants and incentives to support R&D and investment in new technology, improved access to
long-term finance and more training. Succession planning Only 40% of family businesses intend to pass on the management of their business to the next generation. Around a quarter (26%) of business are apprehensive about the transferring of their business to the next generation, stating that they will not have the required skills and aptitude to own and run the company. Almost a quarter (23%) intend to pass on their shares, while bringing in professional managers, citing the next generation’s lack of skills as the main reason for this decision. Another 22% foresee that there will be conflict between the family and those managing the entity. Although more than 90% of businesses in South Africa have procedures in place to deal with family member issues and conflict, there is no way of knowing how effective they are should an actual conflict arise. Globalisation A totalof 75% of the family businesses surveyed identified Africa as their most significant expansion opportunity. The results of the study suggest that the most significant challenges encountered when doing business in other countries are exchange rate risks (23%), understanding the local culture (16%), logistics (14%), ways of doing business/ competition (19%) and understanding and complying with local regulation (15%).
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Garden project to feed needy kids } Palesa Motshabi THE Matla Primary School is set to benefit from the food gardening and greening programme by EduPlant and Woolworths. On Thursday, Woolworths workers from the Loch Logan Waterfront and Preller Square branches, in conjunction with the EduPlant staff, went to the Phase 6 school in Bloemfontein to get their hands dirty. They helped to plant vegetables as part of their food gardening and greening programme – something which excited the principal, Selebogo Dithebe, and the pupils. “We are very happy. This is a great initiative by Woolworths. It is a step in the right direction for them. We really appreciate what they have done for our school,” Dithebe told Express. “Most of our learners come from less fortunate families and they often come to school with empty stomachs. It hurts to see a child coming to school on a Monday morning telling you they are hungry. Through this initiative we’ll be able to feed them,” he said. “You would not believe that some of these kids have their last meal at school on Friday afternoon and they will only eat again when they come to school on Monday,” he added. Dithebe further explained that the school was intent on growing the garden so that some learners would be able to take home a bunch of vegetables.
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FROM the left are Patrick Baleni, Felleng Kobue and Peter Helepi who attended the Free State Goldfieds Chamber of Business breakfast at the Phakisa Raceway last Friday. Photo: Teboho Setena
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BUSINESS ADVENTURE: Scores of business representatives from the public, corporate and entrepreneurial sectors participated in the Free State Goldfields Chamber of Trade Expo breakfast held at the Phakisa Raceway near Odendaalsrus. Amongst the audience that attended were from left Teboho Thulo, Nthabi Tshekoeng and Glenton Groepe.
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Temeki packs a mighty punch
} Teboho Setena
ONE visit to a local boxing club situated in the Welkom township Thabong was enough to inspire Lehlohonolo Temeki to seriously consider becoming a boxer. The decision saw him discover his unique blend of boxing skills. Temeki’s journey began in the middle of 2009 and has been a mixture of talent and hard work. “I never had an interest to participate in any type of sport. It was through the influence of a friend and schoolmate, Thabo Koma, that I found myself in boxing. We went to watch boxers training at a local school, the Mokhwabong Primary School. “We both decided to join the Thabong Boxing Club after trainer-manager Mohato Hlaso had asked us what the purpose of our visit was. Since then I have never looked back,’’ said Temeki. He has won 20 fights and lost 9 of the 30 fights he had fought. Born and bred in the gold mining hub of the Free State, he has made significant strides to prove he has great potential. Testimony of this is his inclusion in the high performance Free State team comprising five amateurs originating from different towns in the province. The boxers are all housed at the Free State Sports Science Institute in Bloemfontein. They are currently being nurtured and mentored to represent the Free State in national and international competitions such as the Commonwealth and the Olympic Games. At the sports hub they receive specialised boxing skills training, focusing on the basics such as speed, strength and endurance. Training is meant to perfect their natural boxing skills and mould them into champions. The fighters train under the watchful eye of seasoned coach Hlaso. “Temeki possesses special boxing skills. He’s a well-disciplined boy. We included him in the provincial team because he is a gem and has great potential,” said Hlaso. The talented 22-year-old Temeki’s real test to display his boxing skills in the ring came late in 2009 when he fought agile and experienced Lehlohonolo Moselesele, younger brother to Matsoake
LEHLOHONOLO TEMEKI Moselesele. “I won on points in my debut. I did not expect it because my opponent was more experienced than me. Coach Hlaso told me to master the basics to execute the
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game plan and I certainly delivered,’’ said Temeki. He aspires to win silverware nationally to prove he is a material boxer. He has been unlucky in the past four years.
“I’m working hard to improve my performance in the hope to win gold at next year’s edition of the South African national championships. “Provincially I have been doing
well, but the challenge is to emulate that nationally in order to make it into the South African squad and represent my country at world competitions,” said Temeki.
More slots for Asian, African teams
Awarded as player of the year THE Harmony Sports Academy in Virginia rewarded their best-performing sports stars at a prize-giving ceremony held recently. Trevor Kutu (centre) won the soccer player of the year award presented by Bloemfontein Celtic striker and guest, Lerato Manzini, and the Harmony Sports Academy football coach, Pitso Mokoena.
NEWLY-ELECTED South African Football Association (SAFA ) president, Dr Danny Jordaan, has come out in full support of Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s call for a review of the number of African and Asian slots in the World Cup. Commenting on the Fifa president’s proposal that he would like to see the reduction of the number of European and South American teams playing in the World Cup and instead give more places to African and Asian sides, Jordaan said he was all for the idea. “I fully support the Fifa president that there should be a review of this matter and that Africa and Asia need more allocation of the World Cup slots,” said Jordaan. “It is an important matter for debate, but we as Safa fully support the idea. Developing economies should have a lot of say, which is why I am saying this matter must be fully researched and a proposal must be formulated.” The Fifa president argued that as long as the allocation of slots was miscued, it will remain difficult for African and Asian
teams to win the World Cup. “From a purely sporting perspective, I would like to see globalisation finally taken seriously, and the African and Asian national associations accorded the status they deserve at the Fifa World Cup,’’ Blatter wrote in his Fifa Weekly column. “It cannot be that the European and South American confederations lay claim to the majority of the berths at the World Cup (18 or 19 teams), because taken together they account for significantly fewer member associations (63) than Africa and Asia (100). “Africa, the confederation with the most member associations (54), is woefully underrepresented at the World Cup with just five places. “As long as this remains the case, African sides may never win any intercontinental trophy, regardless of progress on the playing side. “This flawed state of affairs must be rectified. At the end of the day, an equal chance for all is the paramount imperative of elite sport,’’ concluded the Fifa president.
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Maluti FET aims high
Main challenge is to convert chances – Ramorebodi } Teboho Setena THE National First Division football outfit Maluti FET College’s five game unbeaten run is a confidence booster in the major challenger for permanent stay in the upper division. The Qwaqwa-based side extended their winning streak when they narrowly beat the struggling Thanda Royal Zulu 1-0 away in Richards Bay last weekend. The result saw them claim a top spot on the NDF table, raising the prospect to finish top in their maiden season. Maluti has won three and drawn two matches of the five played so far. Delighted with the team’s steady rise, coach Morena Ramorebodi said that strides made thus far had boosted the players’ confidence in their mission to remain in the league. “Our target is to ensure we have at least 30 points by the end of the league’s first round. If we achieve the goal set we’ll be safe from relegation and we fight to finish the season in the top half of the log,’’ said Ramorebodi.
Quality
Maluti is the only Free State educational institution team campaigning in the professional league and a first in the history of the province. The club was promoted via this year’s national play-offs of the South African Football Association (Safa) second division staged in Gauteng in July this year. However, the club’s illustrious coach Ramorebodi said there was still room for improvement in the team, adding that converting chances created during the matches was one of the main challenges his team had to content with. “Our main challenge is to convert the numerous chances we create during the matches. If only we can improve our finishing I believe our mission to finish at the top can be accomplished.” Ramorebodi said to ensure they kept alive their dream they would have to salvage maximum points when they met opponents Sivutsa Stars and Chippa United in the two forthcoming league matches at the Charles Mopeli Stadium in Qwaqwa. “I’ll be happy to get four points if
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AIMING HIGH: Morena Ramoreboli. we are unable to collect six points against Stars and Chippa. We have to capitalize playing at home. But we are expecting tough matches. Stars
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